Experts poring over censuses and newspaper archives have built up a rich picture of their lives.

Herd Groyne lighthouse has undergone a £250,000 restoration, securing its local heritage status.

The Mull of Galloway and Inubosaki facilities enjoy a "shared heritage" and hope to boost tourism.

Engineers were shocked to find the message deep inside the wall of a lighthouse in the south of Scotland.

Sandy Duthie's "dream job" involves solitude, a 160-year history, and a colony of little penguins.

The brass memorial to John Smeaton was removed during renovations sometime in the early 2000s.

People are being warned to remove their vehicles from a seaside car park ahead of works.

A budget of £4.5m has been set aside to repair the piers but costs could rise if security is needed.